Friday, November 16, 2007

Tough Ohio Kids

Back again..

How many of you can point to the video of Julie Moss, crawling across the line at Ironman Hawaii as one of the reasons that got you into the sport???? I don't know how you can see that and not have a strong reaction. Ditto for the first time you saw video on the Hoyts. Right? Yep.

Thanks to ESPNU and of course to the ever-in-your-face-we-have-every-moment-that-happened-in-the-course-of-human-events- YOUTUBE, we can check out the incredible fortitude of a young Ohio cross country runner at the State Championships.

Claire Markwardt of Berkshire High broke her leg in two places...just 40-50 feet away from the finish line as she posted a personal best. Amazingly she tried to finish. Yep, she crawled.

I warn you that the video is a bit much for those who may be sensitive. However, I know all of you fellow triathletes have had rough moments in your races and or your training. You can handle this.

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T.V. Sportscaster and 25 year veteran of triathlon racing. 3 time Ironman distance finisher. Ultra-marathoner. Father of 3, married 34 years to my college sweetheart, THE BRIDE, a Pilates and personal fitness instructor.

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J.T's Original Motivation Quotations !!!

"Nobody sees you, like you see you. Therefore....get over yourself""Live in the moment. A stone dropped in the ocean is just that..a stone....it won't mean a tsunami unless negative thoughts overtake you.""Its supply and demand. You supply the willpower and your muscles meet the demand""Want to find THE EDGE?? Train right up to it...then go over it.""In the race of life, the object isn't to complete the most laps (years). Its to enjoy each one"

"Tired muscles argue hard, but Iron Will has the last word.""The size of a mountain depends on your perception. A rolling hill can be Everest, if you let it".

"The Heart has GPS..the muscles have to stop and ask for directions. If your heart is not in it, you will miss your goal"- Triguyjt- Veteran triathlete